Ruby Falls

The elevator at Ruby Falls has been a part of the cave adventures since the very beginning! ✨

Ruby Falls discoverer, Leo Lambert, learned about the rich history and folklore of Lookout Mountain Cave shortly after he married his high school sweetheart in 1916. Determined to open the cave to the public, Leo began a decade-long quest, researching methods to access the long-sealed cave. 📝

Leo Lambert put his plan in motion and construction of an elevator shaft descending 420 feet through the solid limestone forming Lookout Mountain began in 1928. 🪨 The elevator will give access to Lookout Mountain Cave. 🤩

Progress to reach Lookout Mountain Cave was slow. ⏰ Several weeks into the project and at a depth of 260-feet into the mountain, they hit a void in the rock and felt a rush of air escape through the mysterious opening. 🤔

Leo Lambert and a small group crawled through the dark chasm, unsure of what they would find. They returned 17-hours later after discovering flowing underground streams, incredible geological formations, and a plunging waterfall. Leo later named the waterfall and cavern, Ruby Falls! 🌟

In 1929, the elevator and elevator shaft was completed. The elevator remains a memorable part of the Ruby Fall experience to this day!

This heat wave has been intense 😅 Here's our favorite way to beat the heat ⬇️

🔥 Cool down in Ruby Falls Cave! It's 60 degrees year-round in the cave!
Beat the heat in our weatherproof cave ✨ rubyfalls.com

📆 Open 7 days a week!

Views above and below ground! ✨

The overlooks are a must-see during a Ruby Falls visit, but they weren't always a part of a Ruby Falls adventure!

🏰 Historic Lookout Mountain Overlook opened to Ruby Falls guests in 1974! 45 years after Ruby Falls opened!

This forever changed visits to Ruby Falls! ✨

We're highlighting Ruby Falls history all summer for America 250! 🇺🇸 Drop your Ruby Falls history questions in the comments ⬇️

The best texts say "we'll leave after work on Friday and get back on Sunday" 🤩

📍Ruby Falls
🗺️ Chattanooga, TN

This underground waterfall can be found deep within a mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee! 🤩

Plan your visit to Ruby Falls ⬇️
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Hop in the car! 🚗 We're heading to Chattanooga!

Visit Chattanooga's breathtaking cave and waterfall adventure, Ruby Falls! 🤩
📍Two hours from Nashville
📆 Open 7 days a week
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📸: Always Eryka

Summer is in full swing and the kids NEED to get out of the house! 😅

Add this breathtaking underground waterfall to your summer bucket list! ⬇️✨
🚗 Only a two hour drive from Nashville AND Atlanta!
☔️ The perfect rainy day activity! There's no rain underground!
📆 Open 7 days a week!
✨ Adventures for everyone! Check out all of the cave adventure options: https://www.rubyfalls.com/things-to-do/